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Martina M. Andersen
Jan 31, 2022
Martina M. Andersen
Martina "Marty" M. (McInnis) Andersen, 98, a resident of Lexington, Massachusetts for 67 years, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones by her side on January 31, 2022. Born March 21, 1923 in Boston, the daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Lawton) McInnis. Marty grew up in Dorchester and graduated from the...
Irene Rivais
Jan 30, 2022
Rivais, Irene (Foltz) a long-time resident of Lexington, MA, died at 100 years old, on January 30, 2022. Irene was born February 20, 1921 in Petoskey MI, the daughter of the late Frederick and Freda (Radloff) Foltz and was raised on the family farm in Resort Township. Her many accomplishments include serving in the Marines in World War...
Karen H. Jackman
Jan 27, 2022
Jackman, Karen (Hardy) of Lexington, January 27, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Richard A. Jackman. Loving mother of Jennifer Jackman of Lexington, and Julie Jackman of Stoneham. Devoted sister of the late Linda Hardy. She is also survived by her loving grandson, Benjamin and her three nieces Laura, Stephanie and Melissa.
Karen found her greatest joy...
Ann E. Schonberger
Jan 25, 2022
Arlington, Mass. -- Ann (Elizabeth Koch) Schonberger, 81, professor, feminist, and beloved family member, died peacefully in her sleep on January 25, 2022. Ann was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. Her parents, Philip and Gertrude Koch, instilled in her and her younger brother a deep commitment to education and doing things right. She attended Wellesley College, an institution...
Ralph E. Hanson
Jan 23, 2022
Hanson, Ralph E. of Burlington, January 23, 2022. Former husband of the late Virginia M. (Healy) Hanson and preceded in death by his wife the late Drusilla (Cupp) Hanson. Survived by his children Gail M. Hanson-Mayer and her husband Tim of Woburn, Steven E. Hanson and his wife Fatma of San Diego, CA, and Neal E. Hanson...
Shirley Ming Bassett
Jan 22, 2022
Bassett, Shirley Ming (Chin) of Lexington, January 22, 2022. Beloved wife of Glen Bassett. Loving mother of Katherine May Brandeau and her husband Erich of Pasadena, CA, and Christopher Bassett and his wife Tracy of Wakefield. Devoted daughter of Ip Heung Chin of Brookline and the late Kay Lock Chin; sister of Susan Porter of Cortlandt Manor, NY,...
Susan H. Bliss
Jan 22, 2022
Bliss, Susan H. (Harvey) died peacefully in Lincoln, MA on January 22 nd , 2022. She was born in Ashbury, England on July 26 th , 1947. She attended the Saint Catherine's Convent School in Twikenham. Following her graduation, she began working as a lab technician at the Ashford Hospital. She soon moved to London and started working for...
Joseph S. Ballota
Jan 21, 2022
Ballota, Joseph S. of Lexington, January 21, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Alma Ballota (Marciano). Loving father of David Joseph Ballota and his wife Donna of Billerica. He is also survived by 1 grandchild, Paul Ballota, and by many nieces and nephews.
A WWII U.S. Army Veteran and graduate of Northeastern University, Joe worked as a...
Harry R. Kitfield
Jan 21, 2022
Kitfield, H. Robert (Bob) of Lexington, passed away on January 18, 2022 at the age of 96. Beloved husband of Norma (Lipman) Kitfield; they would have celebrated their 70th anniversary on Feb. 17th. Loving father of Susan Slark and her husband Sid of Manchester, NH, Robert Kitfield of Hyde Park, and the late Edward Kitfield. He is also survived...
Michael J. Volpicelli
Jan 20, 2022
Michael J Volpicelli Sr. age 62, of Naples, Maine, passed suddenly on January 20, 2022 at Mass General Hospital. He was a native of Lexington, Massachusetts, the son of Rita Frances (Donovan) and Richard J. Volpicelli. His memorial Mass will be held at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Lexington, MA at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January...
Hans I. Christensen
Jan 20, 2022
Christensen, Hans I. of Lexington, January 20, 2022. Beloved husband of Lynn Christensen (Finkbeiner). Loving father of Kaj Christensen and his wife Yvoune of Loudoun, VA, Amy Christensen of Waterbury, CT, Lisa Christensen (1970 – 1990), and Arne Christensen and his wife Stephanie Allen of Greenfield, MA. Devoted brother of Randi Mathisen of Norway and the late Rolf Christensen....
Martha B. Shurtleff
Jan 18, 2022
Shurtleff, Martha (Barez) of Lexington, died on January 18, 2022 at the age of 91. Wife of the late Donald A. Shurtleff. Mother of David Shurtleff and his wife Shoshana of Bethesda, MD, and Mark Shurtleff of Atlanta, GA. Sister of Reva Schwartz of New Haven, CT. She is also survived by her beloved grandson, Samuel, and by many...
Ruth J. Fullerton
Jan 14, 2022
FULLERTON (Porter) Ruth J. of Lexington, May 30, 1923 - January 14, 2022. Daughter of William B. and Jennie (Given) Porter. Beloved wife of the late Denis J. Fullerton. Loving mother of three sons, Denis, Jr. and Karen (Winchester), Michael and Ann Marie (Waltham), Brian and LeEtta (Key West, FL). Sister of Nan Sickles (Arlington), the late May Baskin,...
Helen A. Sliski
Jan 12, 2022
SLISKI, Helen A. (Zukas) of Westford, formerly of Lexington, Somerville and Cambridge, passed away on January 12, 2022 following a period of declining health. Beloved wife of the late Daniel J. Sliski with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. Beloved mother of Daniel Somers and his wife Debbie of Westford, MA, Ann Sliski Mark and her husband George...
Sheila H. Wells
Jan 10, 2022
WELLS, Sheila Norma of Lexington passed away peacefully on January 10, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard ("Dick") S. Wells for 45 years and the cherished daughter of Norman and Ruth Hochu. She is survived by her loving daughter, Lisa Wells of Marlborough, her loving son and his wife, Eric and Hallie Wells of Lexington,...
Deborah L. Scott
Jan 7, 2022
FULLERTON (Porter) Ruth J. of Lexington, May 30, 1923 - January 14, 2022. Daughter of William B. and Jennie (Given) Porter. Beloved wife of the late Denis J. Fullerton. Loving mother of three sons, Denis, Jr. and Karen (Winchester), Michael and Ann Marie (Waltham), Brian and LeEtta (Key West, FL). Sister of Nan Sickles (Arlington), the late May Baskin,...
Deborah L. Scott
Jan 7, 2022
Scott, Deborah "Debby" L. (Andrews), age 71 of Lexington passed on unexpectedly on January 7, 2022. A longtime resident of Lexington and Winchester, Debby was born in 1950 in Stoneham, the oldest daughter of John and Lillian (Swain) Andrews of Bedford. She grew up in Bedford and graduated from Bedford High School. She attended Barrington College in Barrington,...
Basrur Rama Rao
Jan 7, 2022
Rao, Basrur Rama. Age 89, of Lexington, died Friday, January 7, 2022. Born May 11, 1932 in Bangalore, India. Beloved husband of Jyoti (Gollerkeri) Rao. Loving father of Vikram Rao and his wife Beth Waters of Maynard, and Anand Rao and his partner Angela Chien of Portola Valley, CA. Brother of Subba Rao of Bangalore, India and the late...
Rev. James Bertelli
Jan 5, 2022
Bertelli, Rev. James of Lexington died on January 5, 2022. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts in 1928, son of Amelio and Stella (Guazzaloca) Bertelli. He is survived by his sister, Mary Ann McKenna and her husband, Walter, of Lexington. Uncle of Stephen McKenna of Lexington, James McKenna of Brewster, John McKenna of Harvard and Kathleen McKenna of Reading. Grand-uncle to...
Dora F. Young
Jan 3, 2022
Young, Dora F. (Santoro) of Woburn, formerly of Billerica and Somerville, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 3, 2022, age 99.
Beloved wife of the late William C. Young. Loving mother of Cheryl Castino and her late husband John of Ipswich, Marcia Zanelli and her husband Anthony of Billerica, Nancy Blair and her husband...
